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A BOOK OF
CHARLES DANA GIBSON'S
LATEST DRAWINGS

SOMEWHERE IN AMERICA

CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS
NEW YORK • 1916

Copyright, 1916, by Charles Scribner's Sons
Copyright, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, by Life Publishing Company

Published October, 1916

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Thanks are due to the publishers of Life
for their courtesy in allowing the publication
of Mr. Gibson's drawings in this book.

A GIRL IN TIPPERARY
"My heart's right there."

'Three hundred dollars for that gown! Didn't you get anything off?"
'All I dared."

He: Who is that tramping around overhead ?
She:'Oh, that's only papa. He always gets restless towards morning.

Little Sister: A widow ? What's a widow ?
Big Sister: A lady what's had a husband and is goin' to have another.

He: It's perfectly awful the way you continue to flirt with your old sweethearts. I don't believe you love
me any more. And yet, before we were married, you told me I was a man of a thousand.
She: So you were, my dear, so you were. But I can't entirely forget the other nine hundred and ninety-nine.

WHEN GRANDPA THINKS OF HIS MOTHER

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THE LATEST CRAZE

"That's a fine dog you have there. What breed is it?'
" Sh ! Not so loud ! He thinks he's a bulldog."

Famous Actor: Oh, yes, I'm married, but I always think it's kind o' tough on a girl that marries one
of us travelin' men.
" Still, it might be worse. I suppose you're away from home most of the time."

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"Where did you get those flowers, little girl? Off a tree?'
"No, sir."
"Off a bush ?"
"No, sir."
"Where?"
"Off a lady."

'Between me an' you, Uncle Jasper, don't you get awful tired of doin' what you're told? Don't be
scared to answer. I won't give you away to Aunt Jane."

EVERYMAN TO HIS TASTE

ADVICE TO THE MENTALLY FEEBLE
. Keep out of politics.

ADVICE TO THE MENTALLY FEEBLE
Keep the mouth closed.

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By all means marry for a home.

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ADVICE TO THE MENTALLY FEEBLE
Go back to the stable as soon as possible.

"Arthur says when he is at your house he acts just like one of the family."
"Yes, he seems to be just as much afraid of my wife as I am."

Skimpy Mistress (scenting unaccustomed delights): Sarah, what is that I smell ?
Undernourished Maid of all Work: I think it must come in from next door.

"You don't mean to say, Estelle, that you are tired of settlement work?"
"But, Auntie, dear, poor people are so monotonous."

CHRISTMAS EVE VISITORS

TRAGIC MOMENTS
Trying to be appreciative while the author of the verses looks over your shoulder.

TRAGIC MOMENTS
When your mother shows your best girl the door.

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Dad is introduced to the man of her choice — "the nicest, sweetest thing in all the world.

TRAGIC MOMENTS
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TRAGIC MOMENTS
Strong-minded Lady (on meeting the bride and groom): I trust you will be as happy as we have been.

She: Are you going to volunteer ?
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TEMPTATION
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THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF HER ENGAGEMENT

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MEETING HER SISTER'S CITY FRIENDS

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THE WONDERS OF NATURE
Fond Grandparent: I was exactly like him at his age.

MOBILIZING FOR THE SUMMER CAMPAIGN

OUR UNCHARTED COAST
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EVEN THE FISH HAVE FEELINGS

"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN"

"I don't think married life is ever happy, anyway. '
"Then, why don't you divorce your husband ?"
"I'd rather quarrel with him than with strangers."

Editor: Have you ever written any editorials ?
College Graduate: No, sir; but I think I might train my mind down to it.

DO WOMEN PROPOSE?
Mr. Wooden always wanted a tall, serious wife, while his friend Chubb intended to marry a cheery little woman.

THE THIRD GENERATION

HOUSEHOLD DECORATION
Mantel ornaments for domestic cheer.

"Can you come to the jeweler's with me to-morrow, dearest ? I'd like you to choose the ring yourself"
"In that case perhaps you'd better save up a little longer, darling."

A TRAGIC MOMENT FOR SMYTH (WHO MARRIED FOR A HOME)
Mrs. S. (who has the money) objects to the size of his tailor's bill.

ALSO BRAVE
An outsider at one of Mrs. Catchem's evenings.

ALSO BRAVE
The parson's wife.

IN THE CLOUDS

"Whv aren't you ready, Isabel? You know very well the opera begins at eight-fifteen."
"Oh ! Gracious^ I forgot all about it. I've been so busy writing this article on preparedness.

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WHEN WOMEN VOTE
Mrs. Jones officially notified of her election as sheriff.

He: That sofa must have been made for two.
She: It's hardly short enough for that.

LEAP YEAR
He: You never compliment me any more on my appearance.
She: Oh, charming ! Charming ! Charming !

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